Bureau Chief Jobs in Virginia

A Bureau Chief in the law enforcement industry oversees the operations of a specific department or bureau within a law enforcement agency. They are responsible for the administration, planning, and direction of their department's activities. They coordinate and manage investigations, review and analyze crime data, develop policies and procedures, and ensure their department's compliance with laws and regulations. They may also engage in public relations, acting as a spokesperson for their department. A Bureau Chief must maintain effective relationships with other law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and the community.

The Bureau Chief should possess strong leadership and communication skills, and have an in-depth understanding of law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures. They should also have knowledge of the criminal justice system, crime prevention techniques, and emergency response planning. Besides, they should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The necessary certifications include a degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a related field. Depending upon the specific requirements of an agency, certification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy or similar may be required. Experience ranks high for this role; therefore potential candidates would have held roles such as Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant before stepping into the role of a Bureau Chief.

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Corrections Major: Buckingham Correctional Center #00083

  • Buckingham, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Buckingham, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers...

Assistant Chief Medical Officer

  • Dinwiddie, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Dinwiddie, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Title: Assistant Chief Medical Officer State Role Title: 49152 Hiring Range: Minimum $257,670 ; Salary to commensurate with experience Pay Band: 8 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:...

Deputy Commissioner

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Title: Deputy Commissioner State Role Title: Deputy Commissioner Hiring Range: The Deputy Commissioner has a starting salary of $142,055. Pay Band: UG Agency: VA Workers' Compensation Comm...

Senior Superintendent Commercial Construction

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Senior Superintendent - Commercial Construction Full-Time | Field-Based | Virginia Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $135,000/year (DOE) Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for...

Senior Superintendent

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

Summary Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our team in Richmond Virginia. This role helps provide overall leadership for on-site field administration,...

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent - Base Building

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 3 days ago

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or...

Deputy Chief of Party / Transaction Advisor

  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

ATHENA Mission Commander

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago

Acts as a Mission Commander (MC) supporting program flight operations as an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) working in a small, close-knit crew...

Deputy Chief of Fire and Emergency Services

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority. The City of Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services - Division of Support Services is seeking a...

Assistant Chief Engineer [Harrisonburg]

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 8 days ago

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Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Policy & Administration

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

Title: Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Policy & Administration State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III Hiring Range: Up to $180,000 (Commensurate with experience) Pay Band: 7 Agency: Department...

Assistant Chief Engineer - Whsv

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 10 days ago

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated...

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 12 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180...

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180...

Senior Superintendent

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

Senior Superintendent at Kimmel & Associates FULL TIME Job Expires: 4w 2d Job Description About the Company: Our client is a fully integrated, nationally ranked ENR Top 200 General Contractor...

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Salary for Bureau Chief Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Bureau Chiefs in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Master's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bureau Chiefs in Virginia
None
36.7%
4-6 years
12.9%
2-4 years
11.1%
10+ years
9.7%
8-10 years
9.0%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
6.9%
Less than 1 year
4.9%


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